Feb. 11, 2011

IBM Computer Faces Off Against Jeopardy Champs

Four years in the works, IBM’s supercomputer "Watson" will compete against Jeopardy champions from February 14th to 16th. To win, the computer will have to process often-ambiguous natural language, including irony and wordplay. Stephen Baker, author of "Final Jeopardy," talks about Watson’s chances. If you're planning a viewing party, check out this Final Jeopardy party kit, complete with cutout Trebek mustaches.